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Dabney OVERTON III
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This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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William Hankison
November 7, 2010
I knew Dabney through my daughter. He was a very quiet and caring man. I know he will be missed by all his family and friends.
JC Cummings
March 13, 2010
Dabney will be greatly missed, but not forgotten. I have shared a memorial tribute I wrote about Dabney with all who've asked. If you would like a copy via email, please let me know.
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Brennan Mills
February 14, 2010
I am truly shocked and saddened to hear of Dabney's passing. We lived in the same neighborhood a few years back and after meeting at the Dog Park, spent some great time together running, kayaking and meeting for a few cold ones at Melitos. I will always remember Dabney's love of animals, nature and good music. He was the first one to introduce me to kayaking from Aylett to Walkerton on the Mattaponi. I'm so saddened to here the news but I know that Dabney is walking his dogs in the park right now in another very special place. Peace be with you, Dabney.
LaRuffa Family
November 28, 2009
To the Overton Family,
We are sorry to hear of Dabney's loss. He was our neighbor on Kensington Ave. for a few years. We shared a love for our dogs and Bandy Field. We would make sure Shadow stayed on the front step after she jumped the back fence and he was there for our daughters first birthday party. It is crazy to think that someone this young is gone. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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George Seavy
November 21, 2009
Dear Overton Family and Friends of Dabney,
Dabney was truly a special guy. From the day we first met (as freshmen roommates in college) forward his big heart and enthusiasm for life were present in everything he did. It is obvious that he has touched many through the years ... and that his kind, gentle, good humored spirit blessed us all. We are all fortunate to have had Dabney in our lives and he will be greatly missed. My deepest sympathy to Dabney's family and to all of the friends he left behind.
Warren B. Watkins, III
November 21, 2009
To the Overton's; Please accept my deepest sympathy and condolences for your loss. I am so sorry to hear the news. I was privileged to know Dabney at W&L and as a fraternity brother at LXA. I remember many lively discussions with Cabell and Dabney about the history of Virginia and North Carolina. This was usually on a road trip up or down the Valley. Those were great times. He was a Southern Gentleman and true Virginian who touched the hearts of many.
Warren -
Bryan Byrne
November 18, 2009
To the Overton Family and friends of Dabney:
Just a short note from the Bandy Field guy with the wide-brimmed hat: Dabney was always kind. courteous and friendly and lots of fun, as were his dogs. That is important and something that I appreciated very much after a day's work. I think that the whole Bandy Field crowd, (both two-legged and four-legged), feels that way. I offer my sympathy for your loss.
God Bless you at this time,
Judy Allen, ACDS Alumni Director
November 17, 2009
I first met Dabney in the fall of 1972 when he was in fourth grade at Aylett Country Day School. The best memory is of riding camp the following summer when Dabney and a friend opted for motorcycle helmets rather than riding hard hats. Does anybody remember that?
Dabney will always have a special place in our hearts. The Aylett Alumni Association sends its heartfelt love and sympathy.
John Heyser
November 16, 2009
I will miss Dabney greatly, having spent hours drinking coffee & talking with him; a kind, gentle soul who made the world a better place and who always had time for people in his life. Sending a prayer to all his family & friends,
John Heyser
John Stewart
November 16, 2009
Those who mean the most to us
Are never really gone.
For in our thoughts and in our hearts
Their memory still lives on
So may you find that passing time
Can somehow help to heal
Those memories will ease the loss
And sorrow that you feel
Anne Burnett
November 16, 2009
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Dabney's premature death last week. He was such a kind person, always with a smile on his face and a warm hug. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. My deepest sympathy to his family on the loss of a truly extraordinary person.
Jay Sawyer
November 16, 2009
It has been a long time since I saw Dabney last. It came as a shock when I got the call from Peter Detlefs letting me know that Dabney had passed away. Hannah - Please accept our sincere condolences on your loss. He had the heart of a lion and graciously allowed me into his circle of friends. The world was a better place because of him. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers in the coming weeks.
Sincerely,
Jay Sawyer
Lee Stepanian
November 15, 2009
I knew Dabney from the Richmond Athletic Club. He was a good friend and a great dancer!! He introduced me to Bandy Field and our Labs also became friends. We loved him and will miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Hugh Campbell, III
November 15, 2009
Dabney,
Thank you for enriching my life, however briefly we knew each other. I pray that God bless and care for your family during this time of loss.
Heaven has one of the best now.
John Gibney
November 15, 2009
I knew Dabney from years ago when we played softball together. He was a good guy and a good friend. Our paths crossed later in life and we renewed our friendship. He was good to everyone he met. I was blessed to know him, and his family is in my prayers. Take it one day at a time.
Jeff Davila
November 15, 2009
The entire Davila family sends our heart felt condolences to Dabney's family. He was a great classmate and teamate at St Christopher's. My Mother and Father will miss his visits to the house and his heartfelt caring and concerns for all of us. He embodied the characteristics of a Saint and we will miss him very much.
Linda Abbatiello
November 14, 2009
I was so shocked and saddened to learn today of Dabney's sudden and all too premature death. I first met him shortly after the death of my husband 4 years ago and his kind, gentle spirit and wonderful sense of humor made such a difference at that time and ever since. A very special person has been taken from our midst and is and will be greatly missed.
Tracy Gammell
November 14, 2009
Hey dear, so sorry to hear this news...take care of yourself and your family...thinking of you!!
Annie Carden
November 13, 2009
I am so sorry to hear of Dabney's sudden passing. I knew Dabney years ago while living in Richmond. He was a gentle and kind person always willing to help others. I wish you and your family my sincere condolences.
November 13, 2009
Hannah, we are all so sorry for the loss of your brother. I never knew him but it is obvious from all the wonderful things that people are saying that he was an incredible person and friend to so many. The thoughts and prayers of your co-workers are with you and your family.
Lovingly,
Cheryl Melton
Jeffrey Hamm
November 13, 2009
I feel sad. I feel happy. I am sad that I won't see my friend Dabney again in this life here on Earth. I am happy that he has gone before us because I know if God has taken him before so many other people then he must be going to someplace better. As I read the comments of so many I realize he touched everyone's lives just the same. He was kind, he was gentle, he had a great smile. Anyone who knew Dabney loved him.
I will miss you my friend. The memories of you will go down as some of the best, the happiest, the most memorable. May the Lord bless your soul and keep your forevermore.
Gail and Jay
November 12, 2009
Our lives are richer having known him. Sending hope that your healing is swift.
Pamela Craven
November 12, 2009
Hannah, I am very sad to hear this news. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Meg Hardt
November 12, 2009
There are really no words. Please know that you all are surrounded by love, no matter how great your grief. Today I will thank God that I knew Dabney, if only a little. I believe that the same God who made him is with him now in the most immediate sense.
Cabell Acree
November 12, 2009
Hannah: i was and remain so sorry to hear about Dabney's unfortunate death. As you know, Dabney and I had a lot of good times and he was a dear friend and fraternity brother.
I will never forget when Dabney and Warren drove from Lexington to kidnap me from a "Fleetwood" Bridge game during law school to return to Lexington for a long weekend of parties and other fun, including intense vollegball games in LCA's back yard.
I have been thinking of you and Dabney often this week and while I know anything I say will be of little solace, please know that I am truly sorry and fully empathize with you for your and your family's loss. I know what it feels like and thus how distressed you and other family members and friends are. With warm regards, Cabell
Ralph Ownby
November 12, 2009
Very sad to hear this news. Dabney will be missed by many.
Lee Sansom
November 12, 2009
I worked with Dabney in the mortgage industry a few years ago and he was everything you described. He was simply "a wonderful person" I am so sorry for your loss.
November 12, 2009
Dabney was one of those people that are angels without wings. We spoke last Tuesday about a biking trip we had plan in the spring to Cherokee,N.C. I will take that trip and take my friends spirit with me. Thank you Dabney for blessing my life with your presence. I'm not saying goodbye but that I will see you later. May God wrap his loving arms around you until we meet again. Love Carl Robertson
Margaret Beddes
November 12, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort
Sylvia Dameron
November 12, 2009
Hannah,
Losing two brothers in the last two
years, very suddenly, lets me know how
deeply your heart is hurting. My sincere sympathy goes out to you and
your family.
Sylvia Dameron - The Growing Tree
Donna Ludlow
November 12, 2009
Dabney will be missed by so many. I was one of those who was lucky enough to share a friendship with this kind, strong and loving man. He touched my heart and those of my dear friends. I feel honored to have shared his presence. I feel so fortunate to have spent time with him. My only hope is that I will see him again. See you then, my friend.
William Hankison, Sr
November 12, 2009
Dabney was a pleasant person to be around. I enjoyed each conversation we had about fishing, sailing and other things we both were interest in.
To the family and friends who loved Dabney so much, please accept my sympathy for your loss.
Pam Hankison
November 12, 2009
I knew Dabney as a friend of my daughter, Stephanie. We met when he was helping her move. He visited us in the country and brought his serinity along. He seemed a peaceful man.
My thoughts go out to all who knew and loved Dabney. The loss you feel is large. But the joy you remember in his memory is enormous. May your hearts be filled with that joy.
Dave Draine
November 12, 2009
To Dabney and the Family: My heartfelt condolences and my thoughts and prayers go with each of you.
Dave
Matthew Steilberg
November 12, 2009
My friend Dabo - thanks for the fun at Washington and Lee but mostly for these last few years when your selflessness and wisdom were refreshing to see and experience.
The winds are always fair now buddy.
Stephanie Hankison
November 11, 2009
I feel at such a loss, as do all of us who were fortunate enough to have been graced with Dabney's presence. I was lucky enough and feel so honored to have been loved by Dabney. He was kind and gentle with me, and he made himself available no matter how busy he was. We shared wonderful times together as we mused over Rumi and different flavor ice creams. Always with a Northern Neck Gingerale for me--I still can't buy a 12 pack without thinking of him.
One last thought--Dabney planted a Butterfly bush in his yard in honor of me. As if posing for the photo, Dabney captured a butterfly on the bush with his camera and gave it to me. Although, our lives lead into different directions, it was the point at which we crossed that has made such a difference. Namaste, Dabney.
--Always
Tom Rogers
November 11, 2009
I am truly saddened to hear of Dabney's sudden passing. Dabney and I were great friends while I lived in Richmond back in the late 80s - Browder,Russell days. Hannah, we met a couple of times, and Dabney and I visited your grandparents several times in Tappahannock. Dabney always took time to talk to people and was a friend to many. He will be remembered fondly. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Tom and Elaine Roberts
November 11, 2009
Dabney was a great guy. He enjoyed everything he did, was always friendly and supportive. Elaine and I are deeply saddened by his sudden passing. He had so many interests and was loyal to those he knew and was involved with, especially those he sailed with as that is where I knew him. All those that I know who knew Dabney will miss him greatly. Our condolences to his family and friends.
merle james
November 11, 2009
Dear Dabney,
You are God's precious child. I thank Him for your gifts that touched so many-a warm and friendly smile, a gentleness towards mankind and all His creatures, and a caring heart. You made a difference in so many lives, especially mine. I look forward to the day we meet again in God's heavenly kingdom. You are home now. Praise the Lord He is so good. I love you
Merle James
November 11, 2009
Dear Dabney,
You are God's precious child. I thank Him for your gifts that touched so many-a warm and friendly smile, a gentleness towards mankind and all His creatures, and a caring heart. You made a difference in so many lives, especially mine. I look forward to the day we meet again in God's heavenly kingdom. You are home now. Praise the Lord He is so good. I love you
Greg Brown
November 11, 2009
Peace & Strength to your family at this time.
Travis Ellwanger
November 11, 2009
I was truly saddened to hear of Dabney's passing. What a loss for all of us; he will be missed.
Gregg Dishman
November 11, 2009
Sorry to hear of Dabney's passing. Knew him well growing up. I wish his family well.
Chris Wiggins
November 11, 2009
My infrequent visits to my home of Richmond were always highlighted when I ran into Dabney and spend some time to catch up with one another. He always made time and never in too much of a hurry for a chat. I enjoyed his company and was truly blessed to have shared time with him. What a great sense of comfort to know that I could be greated on the other side by such a kind person. My prayers to the family.
Tom & Victoria Ministri
November 11, 2009
My husband, Tom, and I were deeply saddened to hear of Dabney's sudden passing. What a shock and a life cut too short. My husband enjoyed sailing with him at FBYC and running into him during a few running events in Richmond.
We are praying for and thinking of his family during this most difficult time.
Tom & Victoria Ministri
November 11, 2009
Dabney will be missed as one of the "regular" offshore racing crew members at Fishing Bay. I knew Dabney in highschool and we became reaquainted through sailing and always remarked "what a small, small world." He is in my thoughts and his family in my prayers.
Carrie Reid Russell St. Catherine's 1981 and FBYC
Sandy Center
November 11, 2009
Dabney was loved and treasured for his gentle nature, ready smile, and intelligent wit. He was a supportive friend to so many people, including me. Dabney and I had spirited conversations about baseball. He was a loyal Red Sox Nation member and I a Yankees Universe devotee. However, that didn't stop us from having friendly and lively conversations about the greatest game. And anyone who loves dogs as much as Dabney did is a special soul indeed. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to his family and many friends. I shall miss him greatly. "We shall not see his like again..."
November 11, 2009
I see Dabney very clearly at the dog park with Moose and Betsy, gliding along with that long stride of his and his big smile for everyone. He left me with that gift. I am a better person for knowing him.
Leslie Basinger
Debbie Holloman
November 11, 2009
I am so sorry to learn of Dabney's passing. I worked with Dabney at Browder Russell just after he graduated from W & L, and saw him often at FBYC. He will be missed.
Willie Walters
November 11, 2009
I am sorry to hear of Dabney's passing. I worked with him at Branch, Cabell many years ago. He was a nice guy. I wish you and your family peace in this difficult time.
Missy Patterson
November 11, 2009
I am so sorry to hear about Dabney. I worked with him at Branch Cabell years ago and also lived down the street from him for a while. He was such a kind person and always had a smile on his face. I would often see him riding with all the dogs in the back of the car. I am glad to have had the chance to know him and will pray for your family during this difficult time.
Sarah Albiston
November 11, 2009
My husband Al and I were shocked and saddened to hear of Dabney's death. We will always remember him fondly as a fellow Friend of Bandy Field. His dogs and ours were "buds". Dabney was always smiling, no matter what was going on in his life. He inspired me to take up running, and to go from owning 1 dog to 2! I always knew I'd be able to catch up with him on occasion at the Village Starbucks. My two boys will remember him always as "that tall man with the super cool motorcycle". I think I'll always remember him as simply super cool himself. God bless you Dabney, we'll miss you. -- Sarah Albiston
November 11, 2009
Dear Mr.Overtnon and Hannah
Dabney was a special man to me and I loved seeing him everywhere. I will miss seeing him, but the truth is ...his spirit is blessing us everywhere we go.
I'm sorry for your loss and will be available to help in any way I can.
sincerely,
Katherine Wooding
Pam Rooker
November 11, 2009
I enjoyed working with Dabney from time to time. He was a very sweet and kind person. He will be dearly missed. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Pam Rooker
November 11, 2009
Hannah, my sister, Carolyn, and John and I are very sadden to learn about Dabney's passing. Our thoughts, hugs and prayers are with you.
Jennifer Jarrett Hulzing, Richmond
November 11, 2009
Dear Hannah and Mr. Overton,
I am so sad for your family. I will keep you you in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
With sympathy and love,
Dale Turpin
Dick Kemper
November 11, 2009
Sue and I were certainly saddened to learn of the death of Dabney. I remember him as a fun loving gentle person that loved life. He will be missed by his many friends. He was an example to many by the way he lived his life and his loyalty to those values that determine a true friend. Dick and Sue Kemper; St. Christopher's School
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